Back in 2018 we were in Silverton, CO. There was a blacksmith shop (the owner used his blacksmithing skills to make really cool stuff) on one of the back streets. After we looked at his work, I wandered into his girlfriend’s little connected shop where she sold her handmade copper jewelry. I fell in love with this cuff. I call it one of my “Wonder Woman” cuffs I cannot remember the name of the place, because unfortunately I can’t find the receipt. I just love the colors in this copper.
I generally only wear Native American jewelry, but this cuff is one of my exceptions. Again, I remember when and where I got it, and every time I wear it I think of that.
Thank you to @Steve who found both of these links immediately for me, and to @StevesTrail who also found the blacksmith shop. I had googled shops in Silverton, and had had no luck for some reason. Thanks guys!!
Edit: Interesting. On her website she looks like she uses mostly silver, and when we were out there she had a lot of copper jewelry.
Two of my nephews who are brothers both lived in the southwest. One lived in ABQ (he had to move to DC this year for work), and the other lives in Grand Junction, CO. Believe it or not, the closest route for them to visit each other was right smack through the San Juan Mountains on the Million Dollar Highway. What a beautiful drive with the lovely little towns of Silverton and Ouray along the route. If any of you haven’t been to Silverton and Ouray, and have the opportunity, go!
Loved the copper cuff. But also loved seeing this picture!! My grandparents stayed in the San Juan mountains every summer. I loved going with them! I also have been with my kids a few times. It is so beautiful and peaceful! Good memories!
Yes! We always stay in Lake City. Absolutely a beautiful town. The people are wonderful and the hiking is fabulous. It is perfect if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place. If you want a large city with lots of shopping opportunities then in might not be for you! But they do have a small family owned theater that is so fun!!
That is so beautiful! I have seen it on the map, heard of it and know that it’s beautiful, but we have never gotten there. But we’ve been to Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride a number of times.
I have heard that Ouray is pretty nice. We used to travel the mountain pass to Silverton with my grandparents. We would ride the train. I am way too uneasy traveling the mountain passes myself. The skinny roads and steep drop offs frighten me. I leave those roads to the more experienced 4-wheel drivers.
I cannot remember the name of the place, because unfortunately I can’t find the receipt. I just love the colors in this copper.
